Fragrance comparison

Rose Scandal vs Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rose Scandal

G Parfums

3.002 votes

Rank #66,894 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)

Odoratika

4.6035 votes

Rank #26,541 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Scandal takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rose Scandal
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rose Scandal2/3

Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose Scandal
Sillage & projection: Rose Scandal
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Rose ScandalG Parfums

Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)Odoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.60/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 17%Had 18%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

66%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityRose Scandal

SillageRose Scandal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

rose77%

amber69%

floral61%

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

violet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletRose

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

Top

LavenderGranny Smith appleCypressAldehydesGeraniumWater NotesCassis

Heart

VioletYlang-YlangPatchouliLime (Linden) BlossomJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLemon

Base

RaspberryAmberWoody NotesGreen GrassOakmossOzonic notesGreen Leaves

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Violet. Durations are only published for Rose Scandal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring86

Summer71

Fall86

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,894

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,541

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPurple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Scandal by G Parfums cuts against typical sweet floral stereotypes. The first spritz delivers an abrupt, fizzy rush of aldehydes and tart green geranium. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash dissipates quickly, revealing a velvet core of dark Bulgarian rose and candied violet petal accords. It feels pow…

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Purple Velvet by Odoratika is a unisex scent that balances fruit and flora with a woody edge. Launched in 2017, this fragrance blends sharp Granny Smith apple and lavender with violet and raspberry undertones. It offers a modern, approachable profile perfect for casual wear, shifting from bright opening notes to a gro…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose Scandal or Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)?

Rose Scandal takes 2 of 3 categories. Rose Scandal is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат) is rated 4.60/5 from 35 votes. Choose Rose Scandal for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат) for a woody and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Scandal or Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)?

Rose Scandal lasts longest (Rose Scandal 80/100, Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат) 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Scandal or Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)?

Rose Scandal projects furthest (Rose Scandal 75/100, Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат) 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Scandal and Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and violet accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Violet.

Is Rose Scandal or Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат) better for summer or winter?

Rose Scandal suits evening wear; Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Scandal and Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)?

Rose Scandal has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, heart notes of Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Patchouli. Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат) has top notes of Lavender, Granny Smith apple, Cypress and Aldehydes, heart notes of Violet, Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli and Lime (Linden) Blossom, a base of Raspberry, Amber, Woody Notes and Green Grass.